Y’all drove with no lugnuts? I don’t care how tight that shit is, that’s fucking crazy. What was the plan if it did pop off?

Car brain is a good one too for a quick fix. They gave me more than Peddle quoted for my shitbox Jeep.

As Dr. McCoy would say, “He’s dead Jim.” If rust is that bad that you were able to pull this off, the frame and inner parts are probably close behind. This would cost a ton and buy you a year at most if you’re lucky and don’t hit any bumps too hard. It’s time for the scrap heap. Get what you can and put it towards a different vehicle.